We need a crew for 3 barrel picks — you in?


We Need a Barrel Pick Crew!

I mentioned this on Friday, but I wanted to give it its own email because I actually need your help. We've got three barrel picks coming up over the next month, and for each one I want a few subscribers along for the ride — not just watching the video after the fact. Each one has a different feel and its own kind of adventure, so take a look and see which one speaks to you.

By the way feel free to sign up for all three or just one. I have a feeling given that there is travel involved, it will take people with a lot of flexibility to participate.


Blue Note — Memphis, TN

Monday, August 25 — a road trip pick alongside Bob-O-Link Liquors (Rushville, IN). This one's a bit of a haul, so I'm looking for a small crew who can make the drive with me. We leave Fort Wayne around 5am for the roughly 9-hour drive to Memphis — carpooling makes the most sense. The pick starts at 3pm, and we should get a distillery tour too. We'll stay overnight in Memphis, get out to Beale Street, and head back to Fort Wayne the next morning (more on lodging and evening plans once a few people sign up). Cost is likely around $200 per person, covering transportation and the overnight stay — food's on your own.


Rare Character — LIVE at ZBar

Thursday, August 27 — no travel required on this one. Rare Character is shipping us a full pick kit, and we're doing the tasting and the pick live on YouTube from ZBar. If you want to be in the room (or just in the chat), this is the easy one. I can only fit 6 people at the tasting table, so don't wait too long — Rare Character is one of my favorites.


Ben Holladay — Missouri

Tuesday, September 1 — another out-of-state trip, this time to Missouri with Barrel Proof Liquors as our host. Same idea as Memphis: a real road trip, and I want good company on it. This is the most ambitious pick I've put together — we're renting an 8-person RV (with driver) and leaving Fort Wayne at 4am for the roughly 10-hour drive, with a lunch stop halfway to stretch our legs. The pick is at 3pm at the distillery, with a full tour, then a quick dinner before we start the drive back — expect to roll into Fort Wayne early morning on 9/2. Zac from Barrel Proof is angling for a couple of LIVE moments on YouTube and TikTok along the way. Cost is $350, covering transportation and drinks / snacks on the road — food's on your own. Don't miss out on this one.

Questions?

If you have any questions, just hit reply and I am happy to answer any questions. Spots are limited on the road trips, so I'll follow up directly with details as crews come together. No experience necessary — just a love of good bourbon and good company.

Sip Together. Learn Together. Have Fun Together.
— Steve

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